Friday, April 6, 2007
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
I consider the Empire Strikes Back the best of the Star Wars films. The film is set three years ago after the destruction of the Death Star. Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker are pursued by Darth Vader and the forces of the Galactic Empire. Luke studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda, while Han and Leia are chased across the galaxy by the Empire. Darth Vader secretly plots a trap for Luke that leads to a vicious confrontation. The script and directing gave more personality and depth shadings to the characters, and the effects were better than the first films. We get a much more interesting version of Luke as he continues his journey to becoming a full Jedi. Yoda is a good addition to the plot. Some themes that are developed in this series are power, good vs. evil, love is blind, loyalty-friendship, and obsession. It has a cliffhanger ending because it concludes with so many unanswered questions. Would Luke continue training with Yoda? Who did Leia really love, Luke or Han? Was Vader really Luke's father, as he claimed?
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Good post and I agree this is the best movie. How do you know this story takes place three years after the destruction of the death star? Did I over look that somewhere? I like the Character Luke more in this film too he isn't so naive and he is a lot better in a fight. The story is awesome because it leaves you with so many big questions. It makes you want to know what happens next. Stupid question but have you seen all of the movies? Could you explain what you mean when you say there is more depth and shading? Just give examples it would make your Blog even better.
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